Wayne State Fieldhouse | Wayne State Warriors
Wayne State Fieldhouse | Wayne State Warriors
The Wayne State University men's basketball team faced off against the University of Findlay at the WSU Fieldhouse, concluding with a score of 88-79 in favor of Findlay. This game marked Wayne State's third consecutive loss, leaving them with an overall record of 0-3, while Findlay maintained their unbeaten streak at 4-0.
In the first half, both teams kept the score close initially. A notable moment for Wayne State was when junior guard Carmelo Harris scored a three-pointer, putting his team ahead for the first time. However, Findlay responded quickly and went on an 11-point run to secure a lead that they maintained until halftime, leading 45-35.
Wayne State shot 46 percent from the field in the first half but struggled with turnovers, which gave Findlay an advantage in points off turnovers. The second half saw Wayne State making efforts to close the gap. They managed to reduce their deficit to five points at one stage but were unable to sustain their momentum as Findlay held on for the win.
Wayne State's Tamario Adley led his team with 19 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Will Aljancic from Findlay topped all scorers with 21 points.
Looking ahead, Wayne State is set to host Tiffin University next Saturday before wrapping up November with a game against Lewis University.
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